Deborah Winningham

LISW

Ohio

Experienced Ohio LISW focused on strengths

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At a glance

Credentials

LISW

License

LISW, Ohio / I.0005826-SUPV

NPI

1235233271

Experience

4 years

Languages

English

Location

Ohio

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Motivation focused
   • Strengths oriented
   • Practical plans

   About Deborah

   Deborah Winningham is an Ohio-licensed social worker with four years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship or family concerns. Deborah emphasizes each person's strengths and sees clients as the experts on their own stories. She aims to make the first steps into therapy feel manageable and respectful.

   In sessions she listens closely and works to build practical plans that fit daily life. She uses Motivational Interviewing to support changes people want to make, and she draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address patterns of thinking and behavior. Attachment-based and client-centered ideas shape the way she helps people understand their relationships.

   Deborah helps with parenting strains, grief, intimacy-related matters, anger, and career stress. She also supports people coping with trauma and abuse, bipolar and mood disorders, panic, and complex medical or caregiving situations. Additional areas of focus include adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, first responder and veteran concerns, and money-related stress.

   Sessions are offered in English and conducted within the scope of her Ohio LISW license. Her approach is collaborative and solution-focused, aimed at small, steady changes rather than quick fixes. She encourages clients to bring the issues that matter most to them and to set goals at a comfortable pace.

   To begin, readers should select the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Scheduling is arranged based on the therapist's availability and the site's booking process.

2. How Deborah Uses Motivational Interviewing and ACT Online

   Deborah uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify their own reasons for change and to build motivation at a pace that feels right. This approach is useful for making concrete behavior changes like improving sleep, reducing avoidance, or increasing follow-through on goals.
   
   She also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match personal values. ACT can help when someone is struggling with anxiety, low mood, or coping with big life changes.
   
   Finding the right approach is part of the work. Deborah will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She emphasizes clear steps and regular check-ins so adjustments can be made together as progress unfolds.
   
   Because the exact session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm current online options before booking. In general, online work often makes it easier to fit therapy into busy lives - sessions can be scheduled around work or caregiving, and shorter check-ins can be arranged when helpful. Ask about available formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so you can plan sessions that meet your needs.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression

   Also works with

   Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

   Additional focus areas

   Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCommunication problemsDependent personalityDivorce and separationFirst responder issuesHearing impairedHospice and end-of-life counselingVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   4+ years

   Listed in

   Ohio

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of problems does she address?

   She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting issues, grief, trauma and abuse, and mood or panic-related problems.

   How would you describe her therapy style?

   Her style is collaborative and client-centered, using Motivational Interviewing alongside ACT and CBT ideas to support change and clarify values.

   What background does she have?

   She has four years of professional experience and emphasizes clients' strengths while helping them take practical steps forward.

   What credential and location information is on file?

   She holds an Ohio LISW license and practices within Ohio.

   Which languages are available for sessions?

   Sessions are offered in English.

   Can she work with international clients?

   International clients are not currently accepted.

   How is cost handled?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

   What do I do to start therapy?

   Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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